Focus Fashion Notes

Oh wow what a start to the New Year, 3 named storms, floods, snow and rain, rain, rain. 0n the bright side its also the start of Fashion Week, music and film awards season where the celebrities seem to be in a "who wears the skimpiest outfit" contest. I mean the winning 'see- through' has to be the low slung nipple ring dress..phew. All creds to those stunners but here in the real world it has been freezing in and out so Ive been literally living in my fleece lined shacket and my faithful Scandi knits and bobble hats . Although I'm not on the Alpine Olympic Team , The Dale of Norway sweater , featured, is my staple winter warmer for walks on the coast and countryside. In 2007 a Faroe Islands knit became iconic in the first Scandi Noir 'The Killing'. The black and white design with a simple star/snowflake pattern was worn by Detective Inspector Sara Lund in all three seasons of the award winning series and so began the Scandi trend. Attention to detai...

October, time maybe for rain, wind and grey skies but it's also a time for some of the most vibrant sunsets, not cold enough to hide away under a big coat or heavy jacket. wear but perfect one of those colourful, cute cosy jumpers. The new collection of knitwear has arrived at French Connection, guaranteed to brighten up your day. The trend for animal print motifs is going strong and here are our three favourites, perfect with dress-up leather skirt or dress-down jeans. So there is no reason to be gloomy, say "hooray it's colder" hello to Autumn in this Born to be Free Snow Jumper , Snow Tiger Knitted Jumper or look foxy in this Fox Knitted Jumper .    Born to be Free Snow Jumper     Snow Tiger Knitted Jumper   Fox Knitted Jumper SHOP FRENCH CONNECTION   SHOP KNITWEAR   SHOP JEANS   SHOP SKIRTS